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R442 NPC

1998 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,457 mi
Last recorded89,457 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Renault Clio73,645 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR442 NPC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 89,457 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/wheelarch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Mounting bolts slightly loose (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 14 May 2019 89,444 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/wheelarch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Mounting bolts slightly loose (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 18 May 2018 85,127 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 May 2018 84,876 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 May 2017 77,097 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 May 2017 77,073 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear joint (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 May 2016 66,223 miles

Imbalance to rear brakes

Pass 14 May 2015 57,915 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 57,592 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2014 52,140 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2013 49,884 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 47,307 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 5 May 2011 43,489 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 39,552 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 May 2009 36,893 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 6 May 2008 33,942 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 12 May 2007 30,555 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 May 2006 26,682 miles

rear silencer outer skin corroded

slight rear brake imbalance

How Reliable is the Renault Clio?

Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
5,436
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,134,954
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 660,730
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 412,067
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 387,794
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 323,634
position lamp(s) not working 317,331
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R442 NPC is a 1998 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1998 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 73,645 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Clio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 660,730 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R442 NPC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Clio typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Renault Clio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R442 NPC registered?

R442 NPC is a 1998 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 May 1998.

Is R442 NPC safe to buy?

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